Daniela and Gigi Salmon talk tournament beginnings and how top players have to believe they can win every time they walk out on the court, even if the odds are against them.

Daniela and Gigi Salmon talk tournament beginnings and how top players have to believe they can win every time they walk out on the court, even if the odds are against them.

Former Tennis Professional and current Sports Broadcaster and Social Influencer Daniela Hantuchova interviews highly successful guests from the world of sports, entertainment, and culture. Daniela pursues the common thread or the DNA of what breeds success at the highest levels.

Daniela Hantuchova interviews top talent from sports, entertainment, and culture to find the DNA of success.

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Top Players Always Believe They Can Win

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She is pure joy, goodness, full of wisdom and only spreads love everywhere she goes. I'm so lucky to have her in my life as my guide and one of my closest friends, and today she happens to be my guest on my podcast. That's my Zuzka!

She is pure joy, goodness, full of wisdom and only spreads love everywhere she goes. I'm so lucky to have her in my life as my guide and one of my closest friends, and today she happens to be my guest on my podcast. That's my Zuzka!

She Is Pure Joy

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On this episode of The Real DNA, Daniela sits down with Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia and the driving force behind the Australian Open. Tiley opens up about how the tournament has evolved beyond world-class tennis into a global entertainment destination, from fan experiences and innovation to culture and community. They dive into why player health and wellbeing have become a competitive advantage, and how Melbourne has earned its reputation as the “Happy Slam.” It’s a candid look at leadership, reinvention, and what it takes to run one of the most beloved events in global sport.

On this episode of The Real DNA, Daniela sits down with&nbsp;Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia and the driving force behind the Australian Open. Tiley opens up about how the tournament has evolved beyond world-class tennis into a global entertainment destination, from fan experiences and innovation to culture and community. They dive into why player health and wellbeing have become a competitive advantage, and how Melbourne has earned its reputation as the &ldquo;Happy Slam.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a candid look at leadership, reinvention, and what it takes to run one of the most beloved events in global sport.

Craig Tiley and The Happy Slam

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Daniela is back with new episodes to start 2026 and she was also back in a tournament! Her good friend and fellow tennis commentator Gigi Salmon joins her and they talk jet lag, coffee in Melbourne, and more! Gigi will also be back for the next episode of The Real DNA.

Daniela is back with new episodes to start 2026 and she was also back in a tournament! Her good friend and fellow tennis commentator Gigi Salmon joins her and they talk jet lag, coffee in Melbourne, and more! Gigi will also be back for the next episode of The Real DNA.

Daniela's Back: In More Ways Than One!

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